http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 05:01:16 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Spin-Art-Machine/
Homemade Spin Art Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/JHQI/H1YOJ9IA/FQNJHQIH1YOJ9IA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/JHQI/H1YOJ9IA/FQNJHQIH1YOJ9IA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/JHQI/H1YOJ9IA/FQNJHQIH1YOJ9IA.SMALL.jpg brian25 Spin Art Machines have been around for a while and I have seen them at craft shows for years. You could buy a Spin Art machine for anywhere from $12 to $282 depending on the size and quality of the machine. If you have a spare box fan and some card board, you can make your own at home for pennies ...
By: brian25

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 21:48:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Movable-Toy-Fish/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/3IF7/H21CGM5Z/FS43IF7H21CGM5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/3IF7/H21CGM5Z/FS43IF7H21CGM5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/3IF7/H21CGM5Z/FS43IF7H21CGM5Z.SMALL.jpg estherkrupp08 This work is a movable fish pieced together with layers of plywood. Everything was done by hand with a bandsaw including the geared mechanisms. The fish can be taken apart to showcase the mechanism that moves the fins and tail, and can easily put back together. The body of the fish is held together ...
By: estherkrupp08

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 20:40:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Catapult/
Makedo Catapult - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/LV1V/H2CE6EHQ/FYELV1VH2CE6EHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/LV1V/H2CE6EHQ/FYELV1VH2CE6EHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/LV1V/H2CE6EHQ/FYELV1VH2CE6EHQ.SMALL.jpg makedo-able We are massive fans of Angry Birds. Who isn’t? So in honor of the most popular game of the century, we created this Angry Birds inspired Catapult out of recycled materials and Makedo parts available at mymakedo.com. Watch the video to see the birds in action. Find Source tea boxes and...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 01:25:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Toy-Dinosaurs/
Wooden Toy Dinosaurs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/XUMF/H27LRP9F/FQVXUMFH27LRP9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/XUMF/H27LRP9F/FQVXUMFH27LRP9F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/XUMF/H27LRP9F/FQVXUMFH27LRP9F.SMALL.jpg tiburon4 My son and I built a wooden T-Rex at one of the free workshops they have for kids at Lowes.  They have them at Home Depot also and if you've never taken your kids, its a great way to get them started on building things. He loved playing with the T-Rex so much that I decided I would build him some f...
By: tiburon4

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 20:52:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/making-a-childs-name-puzzle/
making a child's 'name' puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/OW6V/H1YOIEDI/FE6OW6VH1YOIEDI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/OW6V/H1YOIEDI/FE6OW6VH1YOIEDI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/OW6V/H1YOIEDI/FE6OW6VH1YOIEDI.SMALL.jpg crdwolff One of my granddaughters has an unusual, family, name. She just turned two, and her mother loved puzzles starting at that age. So when I took the class, on using the laser cutter, at the Tech Shophttp://www.techshop.ws/ I knew I wanted to make her a puzzle out of her name. First I chose a simple...
By: crdwolff

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 19:34:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Migrating-Monarch-Butterfly/
Migrating Monarch Butterfly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/I7UF/H1Y07J7V/FCNI7UFH1Y07J7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/I7UF/H1Y07J7V/FCNI7UFH1Y07J7V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/I7UF/H1Y07J7V/FCNI7UFH1Y07J7V.SMALL.jpg PattrenKate This is a craft designed for masses of elementary school students to do with relatively little adult help.  It was directly inspired by Kiteman's Climbing Gorilla; think of this as the fast, cheap and almost out of control version (250+ made in 3 hours by young people ages 4 to 12).  It was easy to ...
By: PattrenKate

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 18:54:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Boy-and-Girl-Mini-Toothpick-Dolls/
Boy and Girl Mini Toothpick Dolls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/I3DK/H1JUJMFS/F0NI3DKH1JUJMFS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/I3DK/H1JUJMFS/F0NI3DKH1JUJMFS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/I3DK/H1JUJMFS/F0NI3DKH1JUJMFS.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts These cute little dolls are based off a set of directions on page 96 in the June 2012 Crafts ‘n Things magazine, and the design is by Linda Valentino.  It was titled ‘toothpick dolls’. Labeled under the “kids’ crafts” section, my 6-year old was able to help out in a lot of the components of these l...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 05:55:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Cookie-Monster-Plush-Toy/
Interactive Cookie Monster Plush Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/SB6C/H1KHAGCT/FUVSB6CH1KHAGCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/SB6C/H1KHAGCT/FUVSB6CH1KHAGCT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/SB6C/H1KHAGCT/FUVSB6CH1KHAGCT.SMALL.jpg Cray-G Make an adorable, lovable, cuddle-able Cookie Monster toy who loves cookies! His eyes light up blue when you give him a cookie, but red if you give him a carrot. Shaker motors vibrate in his stomach if Cookie Monster hasn't had something to eat for a while. This project was created for Things That ...
By: Cray-G

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 08:33:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Stilts/
Super Stilts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/MR4B/H1YOEOFC/FTSMR4BH1YOEOFC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/MR4B/H1YOEOFC/FTSMR4BH1YOEOFC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTS/MR4B/H1YOEOFC/FTSMR4BH1YOEOFC.SMALL.jpg machoturtle Ever had the desire to be really tall? or be able to dunk a basketball? or to see what the world looks like if you were tall? Well for all you short people here's the answer! All you gotta do is build the stilts, practice walking around awhile, painfully fall a few times, whack your head on doorways...
By: machoturtle

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 10:59:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Pinball-Machine/
Makedo Pinball Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/IDH2/H1LWPW8O/F2EIDH2H1LWPW8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/IDH2/H1LWPW8O/F2EIDH2H1LWPW8O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/IDH2/H1LWPW8O/F2EIDH2H1LWPW8O.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Who will get the highest score? Start your own cardboard arcade with this DIY Pinball Machine. We’ve used a cardboard box and some reclaimed packaging items, and connected them together with Makedo parts available at mymakedo.com. Saw To make this Pinball Machine, first lay a large box on its sid...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 01:53:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Strawbots-How-to-Design-a-Strawbot/
Strawbots: How to Design a Strawbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/YG3U/H1JUICM4/F3UYG3UH1JUICM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/YG3U/H1JUICM4/F3UYG3UH1JUICM4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/YG3U/H1JUICM4/F3UYG3UH1JUICM4.SMALL.jpg Mr. Noack  As the creator of the STRAWBOTS, I think it would be awesome if the instructables community helped add to the family. The following instructable is a brief outline of how I develop a new STRAWBOT.  The process is quite simple: SKETCH It's always valuable to scribble a few ideas down on paper bef...
By: Mr. Noack

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 01:28:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Strawbots-Harvey-10/
Strawbots: Harvey 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/1VCB/H1ERN1YV/FQP1VCBH1ERN1YV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/1VCB/H1ERN1YV/FQP1VCBH1ERN1YV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/1VCB/H1ERN1YV/FQP1VCBH1ERN1YV.SMALL.jpg Mr. Noack Harvey 1.0 is the first ever STRAWBOT. He's named after the straws that build his spine and connect his joints. The slightly over-sized straws from Harvey's restaurants have helped to start a robot revolution. Once upon a time a quick slight of hand could swipe a few extra straws into a take-out bag...
By: Mr. Noack

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 01:19:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Strawbots-Harvey-20/
Strawbots: Harvey 2.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/2EHI/H1EN04XD/FWY2EHIH1EN04XD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/2EHI/H1EN04XD/FWY2EHIH1EN04XD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/2EHI/H1EN04XD/FWY2EHIH1EN04XD.SMALL.jpg Mr. Noack Harvey 2.0 is the third member to join the STRAWBOTS family. He takes a little more time to build, but the effort is worth it. Dont forget to check out the behind the scenes action of Harvey 2.0 being animated, as well as his debut animation. Please download and print the templates to get started. ...
By: Mr. Noack

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 01:20:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-powered-vintage-propeller-toy/
Hand powered vintage propeller toy. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/E3I3/H1JUISXL/FX3E3I3H1JUISXL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/E3I3/H1JUISXL/FX3E3I3H1JUISXL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/E3I3/H1JUISXL/FX3E3I3H1JUISXL.SMALL.jpg Frankyfly This is just a simple old vintage toy. It takes only few minutes to build this funny project. Make one for your children or why not for your own ;-). Materials You need cheep materials , I used two tong depressor, but it can be done with cardboard, plastic bottle or coroplast . - Tong de...
By: Frankyfly

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 17:54:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Mini-Bow-and-Arrows/
How to Make a Mini Bow and Arrows - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/FWV6/H1HMDLYN/F6TFWV6H1HMDLYN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/FWV6/H1HMDLYN/F6TFWV6H1HMDLYN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/FWV6/H1HMDLYN/F6TFWV6H1HMDLYN.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall Saw this on Pintrest:  http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/search/label/craft%20projects?updated-max=2010-11-27T14%3A36%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=20 (scroll down toward the bottom).  To me it was a great idea for Cub Scouts, especially for Pack Meeting.  My son, a new Cub Master, was looking ...
By: craftknowitall

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:32:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Aircraft-Carrier-Toybox/
Aircraft Carrier Toybox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/9PCR/H11WJBP8/FN89PCRH11WJBP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/9PCR/H11WJBP8/FN89PCRH11WJBP8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/9PCR/H11WJBP8/FN89PCRH11WJBP8.SMALL.jpg Phydeaux With the Air Traffic Control Training Table converted to a diaper changing table, we needed an alternate landing strip for the toy airplanes.  The kid-allowed airplanes are currently kept in a shoebox. In this Instructable, we build a cardboard aircraft carrier that has room to slide the shoebox in...
By: Phydeaux

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:35:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Plushie-Space-Shuttle/
Plushie Space Shuttle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/0725/H1HMDP5L/FVB0725H1HMDP5L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/0725/H1HMDP5L/FVB0725H1HMDP5L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/0725/H1HMDP5L/FVB0725H1HMDP5L.SMALL.jpg Phydeaux Welcome to Virginia, Discovery! The whole family went to go see OV-103 when she flew in this month (April, 2012) on the back of a 747. Completely awesome! I highly recommend it. Five stars. I had orbiters on the brain all week, so the first thing I did on the weekend was to put together this plush...
By: Phydeaux

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:03:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Plants-vs-Zombies-Interactive-Plush-Toys/
Plants vs. Zombies Interactive Plush Toys! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/7ING/H1JUE9PN/FVL7INGH1JUE9PN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/7ING/H1JUE9PN/FVL7INGH1JUE9PN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/7ING/H1JUE9PN/FVL7INGH1JUE9PN.SMALL.jpg welderwort Brains!! Om nom nom... Have you ever wanted to have a real-life version of the zombie from the video game?  Well, now you can! This zombie reacts to the other objects- the Brain, the Wall-Nut and the Pea Shooter.   The BRAAIIINNNSS  of the zombie is the Arduino. It runs off of a 9 volt batter...
By: welderwort

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:59:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Marble-Run/
Makedo Marble Run - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/4MRY/H1ENCBPF/FDC4MRYH1ENCBPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/4MRY/H1ENCBPF/FDC4MRYH1ENCBPF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/4MRY/H1ENCBPF/FDC4MRYH1ENCBPF.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Create a twisting, turning Marble Run and race your friends through towers and tunnels. We’ve used milk cartons to build the towers, and paper tubes for the marble paths. These reclaimed materials can be quickly and easily connected together with Makedo parts available at mymakedo.com. Find To ma...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:29:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Waxed-Art-String/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/RZT1/H19RKG2F/FHBRZT1H19RKG2F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/RZT1/H19RKG2F/FHBRZT1H19RKG2F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/RZT1/H19RKG2F/FHBRZT1H19RKG2F.SMALL.jpg supersoftdrink There are lots of brands of waxed colored string on the market.  We saw some at the pharmacy in the toy section; it had pictures of projects kids could make.  I bought a box, knowing it was ridiculously overpriced for what it was (and I could feel how light the box was - most of it was empty), becau...
By: supersoftdrink

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:07:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lasercut-Boxing-Kangaroo-Toys/
Lasercut Boxing Kangaroo Toys - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/7MI0/H1AH78TK/FSI7MI0H1AH78TK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/7MI0/H1AH78TK/FSI7MI0H1AH78TK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/7MI0/H1AH78TK/FSI7MI0H1AH78TK.SMALL.jpg comicentral92 Hi! This is an instructable on the boxing kangaroo toys that I made! This is my first instructable so if anything is unclear or you have any questions feel free to ask. It is a fairly simple build but does require the use of a laser cutter. Supplies: 1/4" thick Acrylic Sheet (at least 12"x18") 3/...
By: comicentral92

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:31:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Strawbots-Instructables-Robot/
Strawbots: Instructables Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/FP78/GZXW8NH1/FJCFP78GZXW8NH1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/FP78/GZXW8NH1/FJCFP78GZXW8NH1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/FP78/GZXW8NH1/FJCFP78GZXW8NH1.SMALL.jpg Mr. Noack The STRAWBOTS are a family of robots designed for stop-motion animation. They are lightweight, easily posable, and economical to build. All you need to get started is some craft foam, some straws, and a hole punch. The instructables robot was the second robot to join the family of STRAWBOTS. The ot...
By: Mr. Noack

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:20:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fast-Toy-Wood-Car/
Fast Toy Wood Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/G99B/H0KKG6YU/FV4G99BH0KKG6YU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/G99B/H0KKG6YU/FV4G99BH0KKG6YU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/G99B/H0KKG6YU/FV4G99BH0KKG6YU.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Lots of my friends have kids and that means lots of birthdays. I wanted to have some custom present I could give and a toy car fit perfectly. I could make them pretty easily and there's lots of room to play with in terms of different designs. So I could draw cars and make kids happy? Right on. Win +...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:22:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-blue-jean-ball/
Recycled blue jean ball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/P89Y/H19RQYDB/FSWP89YH19RQYDB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/P89Y/H19RQYDB/FSWP89YH19RQYDB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/P89Y/H19RQYDB/FSWP89YH19RQYDB.SMALL.jpg Dr. P Can't part with the jeans? Well, then, don't! Recycle them into this durable blue jean ball that will double the life of fabric's answer to duct tape: denim. This ball has a remarkably good bounce and is suitable for little kids or big 'uns. It's based on a pattern offered by USA Volleyball (http://...
By: Dr. P

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:38:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Play-Stove-from-Recycled-Laminated-Cardboa/
Build a Play Stove from Recycled Laminated Cardboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/UMYM/H19RHII7/FVLUMYMH19RHII7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/UMYM/H19RHII7/FVLUMYMH19RHII7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/UMYM/H19RHII7/FVLUMYMH19RHII7.SMALL.jpg Leper This Instructable covers how to turn old cardboard boxes into strong, rigid cardboard panels that can be used to make a safe, simple play stove. The best part about the play stove is the oven; you can store a lot of play food in a play oven. Since the most salient feature of a new toy is generally ...
By: Leper

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:24:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mortal-Kombat-Stop-Motion-Animation/
Mortal Kombat Stop Motion Animation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/WQ96/H17MCPR8/FTHWQ96H17MCPR8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/WQ96/H17MCPR8/FTHWQ96H17MCPR8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/WQ96/H17MCPR8/FTHWQ96H17MCPR8.SMALL.jpg Tyler Bourque This is an animation i made for my class animation and set design, i chose Mortal Kombat cause its epic! and it would be fun to make a short film like the game. I used the green screen to get the actual game background. I tried to get close to the game as possible and I also made it while watching a...
By: Tyler Bourque

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:18:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Felt-Bracelet-for-Car-Squinkies/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/URXR/H191QTTI/FJEURXRH191QTTI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/URXR/H191QTTI/FJEURXRH191QTTI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/URXR/H191QTTI/FJEURXRH191QTTI.SMALL.jpg supersoftdrink Squinkies are small, detailed, silicone choking hazards.  My autistic son loves them, especially the Cars ones.  They're great for detail oriented, visual kids who enjoy having small things to sort, organize, and fiddle with.  They don't hurt to step on and don't take up too much space, so they can ...
By: supersoftdrink

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:43:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hydraulically-Powered-Arcade-Claw/
Hydraulically Powered Arcade Claw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/U9SX/H173SSBN/FTTU9SXH173SSBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/U9SX/H173SSBN/FTTU9SXH173SSBN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/U9SX/H173SSBN/FTTU9SXH173SSBN.SMALL.jpg TheBuildingGuy Hello builders. This is my first instructable, I am 12. Over spring break, I built a hydraulically powered arcade claw. This is my first attempt so I made some errors and mistakes. This project allows creativity and freedom for the builder.  My directions are specific, but different designs can be u...
By: TheBuildingGuy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:06:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Transformer/
Makedo Transformer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/GY55/H15NKQMR/FIDGY55H15NKQMR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/GY55/H15NKQMR/FIDGY55H15NKQMR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/GY55/H15NKQMR/FIDGY55H15NKQMR.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Join the battle against waste with this Makedo creation. Instead of buying that new toy, you can make it yourself! In a few short actions our Transformer changes from a truck into an imposing robot. Follow these instructions to build your own Transformer out of reused packaging from around the home...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:15:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Motor-Man/
Motor Man - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/INFM/H144OU2N/FNLINFMH144OU2N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/INFM/H144OU2N/FNLINFMH144OU2N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/INFM/H144OU2N/FNLINFMH144OU2N.SMALL.jpg pure punjabi hi guys.. today i am going to show you that how to make a motor man materials bend wires conncet all together done
By: pure punjabi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:27:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Transformers-Boom-Box/
Transformer Boom Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/IOOM/H05NKOZF/FTYIOOMH05NKOZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/IOOM/H05NKOZF/FTYIOOMH05NKOZF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/IOOM/H05NKOZF/FTYIOOMH05NKOZF.SMALL.jpg Joe carr                Ever since I first watched the transformers movie, Blaster has been one of my favorite transformers.  Two years ago, I finally got a Blaster toy for Christmas (It was the remake, with Lockjaw, Eject, and Ramhorn), As soon  as I pulled him out of the twisty ties, I knew he would be the...
By: Joe carr

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:32:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Chess/
Giant Chess - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/MOSO/H05NHG4J/F7QMOSOH05NHG4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/MOSO/H05NHG4J/F7QMOSOH05NHG4J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/MOSO/H05NHG4J/F7QMOSOH05NHG4J.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu Whilst an artist in residence at Instructables, I took up playing chess at lunch times against Dave. With chess on the brain, when I went home at night I noticed that the black and white tiled kitchen of the family I was staying with would be PERFECT for a game of giant chess. Looking online to see...
By: Jayefuu

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:15:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Manufacturing-A-Factory-on-your-kitchen-tabl/
DIY Manufacturing / A Factory on your kitchen table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/PZG6/H05NKO7G/FFAPZG6H05NKO7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/PZG6/H05NKO7G/FFAPZG6H05NKO7G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/PZG6/H05NKO7G/FFAPZG6H05NKO7G.SMALL.jpg bryanbrutherford This is a beginner level DIY toy manufacturing instructable to follow up my more complex Ice Scream Man Instructable This is a project from my archives but i think it really shows good, simple process to make a significant amount of  a thing. I was contracted to make a 500 piece batch of small plas...
By: bryanbrutherford

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:30:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Shadow-Puppet-Theatre/
Makedo Shadow Puppet Theatre - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/ZWQT/H01NA87K/FQWZWQTH01NA87K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/ZWQT/H01NA87K/FQWZWQTH01NA87K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/ZWQT/H01NA87K/FQWZWQTH01NA87K.SMALL.jpg makedo-able May the torch be with you this Earth Hour. Earth Hour 2012 is on Saturday 31st March at 8.30pm. Makedo are turning off the lights and joining the hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world uniting to support the largest environmental event in history. This year, we...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:23:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Machine/
Bubble Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/V71S/H006CBYG/FNSV71SH006CBYG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/V71S/H006CBYG/FNSV71SH006CBYG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/V71S/H006CBYG/FNSV71SH006CBYG.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu Making your own bubble machine is a really easy and fun project. It can be made from almost anything, glued and screwed together with an end result which will keep kids (and adults!) amused for hours. With basic electronics of just a fan and a motor, a bubble machine is also a really easy first ele...
By: Jayefuu

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:31:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Duplicate-Prototype-Your-Own-RC-Car-Parts/
How To Duplicate & Prototype Your Own RC Car Parts Cheaply! Final Update 20-03-2012 ! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/P0HC/GYN8ZB7P/FGEP0HCGYN8ZB7P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/P0HC/GYN8ZB7P/FGEP0HCGYN8ZB7P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/P0HC/GYN8ZB7P/FGEP0HCGYN8ZB7P.SMALL.jpg offtherails2010 Hi Folks! As im STILL waiting for parts to arrive for my very 1st instructable, so here's another project to carry on with! ive been out once a month ish racing my little 1/10th RC Nitro Buggy! Slight History: My Racing Buddy comes with me whenever he can and a few weeks ago his buggy's front su...
By: offtherails2010

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:16:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Balloon-Boat/
Makedo Balloon Boat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/X3T1/GZDY7B4K/FHVX3T1GZDY7B4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/X3T1/GZDY7B4K/FHVX3T1GZDY7B4K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/X3T1/GZDY7B4K/FHVX3T1GZDY7B4K.SMALL.jpg makedo-able This weekend we're crossing the seven seas in this very fun balloon pirate ship! Join us on our over seas adventures. Invite a few family members and friends, throw a boat making party, then hit the water and race them into the sunset.  We used reclaimed materials and Makedo's reusable parts from m...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 04:02:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Giant-Windball/
Makedo Giant Windball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/TLZJ/GWR3RA86/FEMTLZJGWR3RA86.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/TLZJ/GWR3RA86/FEMTLZJGWR3RA86.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/TLZJ/GWR3RA86/FEMTLZJGWR3RA86.SMALL.jpg makedo-able If there’s any single Makedo project you have to make, it’s this one. We’re releasing the secrets to the infamous Tanaka Satoshi Giant Windball, from Makedo's Master Maker in Japan. One of our most revered Makedo creations for it’s stunning visual design, creativity, simplicity and adaptability - b...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2012 23:56:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Hair-Clip-Kangaroo/
How to make a Hair Clip Kangaroo! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/Y6GM/GZ9NVTJ1/FPUY6GMGZ9NVTJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/Y6GM/GZ9NVTJ1/FPUY6GMGZ9NVTJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/Y6GM/GZ9NVTJ1/FPUY6GMGZ9NVTJ1.SMALL.jpg botguy24 I recently posted pics of a hair clip kangaroo i made a few weeks ago. here is how i did it. unfortunately the 1st step is the worst but once you get past it your in the clear. all you need is a hair clip, a good pair of pliers, and some very strong wire/metal cutters. If you have any questions or g...
By: botguy24

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2012 16:24:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Batteries-RequiredHand-Tools-Only/
No Batteries Required...Hand Tools Only - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/M4LX/GYVDIIN5/FFPM4LXGYVDIIN5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/M4LX/GYVDIIN5/FFPM4LXGYVDIIN5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/M4LX/GYVDIIN5/FFPM4LXGYVDIIN5.SMALL.jpg desperado dave These instructions are written for teachers’ w/limited woodworking knowledge, skills & tools, in mind who would like to share the joys and experience of woodworking. I can assure you there's no need to be intimidated by the idea or concern of operating dangerous machines or power tools. The only p...
By: desperado dave

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:42:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/60-Cornhole-Boards/
$60 Cornhole Boards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/DY9D/GZ0MM17J/FWNDY9DGZ0MM17J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/DY9D/GZ0MM17J/FWNDY9DGZ0MM17J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/DY9D/GZ0MM17J/FWNDY9DGZ0MM17J.SMALL.jpg chwbcc I built a set of cornhole boards, for my sister's family, out of an old pool table we picked at a old lady's house in the middle Florida.  The table was so badly beat up the only parts that were still usable were the slate, the rails and the bottom hardwood supports.  So I reclaimed the support wood...
By: chwbcc

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:11:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-paper-ROBOT-by-Frankyfly/
Instructables paper ROBOT by Frankyfly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/40JW/GYVDIFZI/F2M40JWGYVDIFZI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/40JW/GYVDIFZI/F2M40JWGYVDIFZI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/40JW/GYVDIFZI/F2M40JWGYVDIFZI.SMALL.jpg Frankyfly This is a little cute 3D paper ROBOT from the Instructables LOGO. It's easy to make. Download the model from HERE. Once you have printed it , glue the model on some cardboard and cut it. You need a blunted object to score the flaps and the lines for an easy folding. Once finished you'll have a 7 ...
By: Frankyfly

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:36:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-customized-dolltoy-out-of-wooden-A/
How To: Custom doll/toy out of Art Manequin. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/PJNC/GYUY164Q/F5MPJNCGYUY164Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/PJNC/GYUY164Q/F5MPJNCGYUY164Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/PJNC/GYUY164Q/F5MPJNCGYUY164Q.SMALL.jpg TimTheScarecrow Nothing special.. but it is what it is. I make these lil dudes for stopmotion animating. (very useful) You could make them for your kids or grandkids as little dress up dolls or things kids like to play with. Its a heck of a lot cheaper than buying Barbies every so often. Or... you could use them ...
By: TimTheScarecrow

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:44:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Everyone-Knows-Its-Paper-Slinky-Modular-Origa/
Everyone Knows It's (Paper) Slinky! (Modular Origami Slinky) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/QW11/GYVDHSQF/FC5QW11GYVDHSQF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/QW11/GYVDHSQF/FC5QW11GYVDHSQF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/QW11/GYVDHSQF/FC5QW11GYVDHSQF.SMALL.jpg sherrycayheyhey It's Slinky, it's Slinky for fun it's the best of the toys. It's Slinky, it's Slinky the favorite of girls and boys! All you need to make a paper Slinky is a bunch of 1:2 rectangle pieces of paper. Just incase you forgot, a 1:2 rectangle is easiest obtained by cutting a square pieces of paper...
By: sherrycayheyhey

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:02:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Iris-Wooden-Toy-Circus-Train/
Iris' Wooden Toy Circus Train - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/XQYC/GYUY0LI8/F6WXQYCGYUY0LI8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/XQYC/GYUY0LI8/F6WXQYCGYUY0LI8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/XQYC/GYUY0LI8/F6WXQYCGYUY0LI8.SMALL.jpg jackOrip My mother-in-law (Iris) loves making things out of wood. She doesn't like to use nails or pins or metal of ANY kind which makes her toys quite unique and cherished. So, I have convinced her to let me put one of her projects here on Instructables. I hope the pictures speak for themselves as I will on...
By: jackOrip

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:40:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Vudu-personalizable/
Vudu personalizable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/SE9P/GYN8W3FF/FZ3SE9PGYN8W3FF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/SE9P/GYN8W3FF/FZ3SE9PGYN8W3FF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/SE9P/GYN8W3FF/FZ3SE9PGYN8W3FF.SMALL.jpg kapttain (ING) Would you like to voodoo your worst enemies? Here I explain how. (ESP) ¿Te gustaría hacer vudu a tus peores enemigos? Aquí te explico cómo. (Traslated by Google) (ING) Draw the figure on a DIN-A4, cut it out and pass it to the fabric.. (ESP) Dibuja la figura sobre un DIN-A4, recórtala y ...
By: kapttain

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:56:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homeade-Pinball-Machine/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/SLQQ/GYSIM75T/FI5SLQQGYSIM75T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/SLQQ/GYSIM75T/FI5SLQQGYSIM75T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/SLQQ/GYSIM75T/FI5SLQQGYSIM75T.SMALL.jpg ekirsh  This is a homeade pinball machine I made out of wood, coat hangers, 1 kenex piece, marbles, hot glue, more hot glue, and even more hot glue :) It is pretty simple to make, and you will need: ....2 coat hangers ....lots of wood, big and small pieces ....A knex motor or any kind of mini motor (o...
By: ekirsh

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:44:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Block-Robots/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/K8NQ/GYQFDV01/F3SK8NQGYQFDV01.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/K8NQ/GYQFDV01/F3SK8NQGYQFDV01.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/K8NQ/GYQFDV01/F3SK8NQGYQFDV01.SMALL.jpg littlebadwren A simple and fun gift for any young scientist!!!  I used 3/4" lumber BUT next time I will use 1 1/4" lumber.  The robot pieces shown are TOO challenging for a young scientist to stack without tumbling.  Cut wood on a jig saw in many crazy robot shapes...think "head", "abdomen", and "legs".  Sand the...
By: littlebadwren

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:08:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Streetcar-Toy-for-a-City-Child/
Wooden Streetcar Toy for a City Child - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/I08V/GYN8NOQI/FPMI08VGYN8NOQI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/I08V/GYN8NOQI/FPMI08VGYN8NOQI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/I08V/GYN8NOQI/FPMI08VGYN8NOQI.SMALL.jpg vanweb My 16 month old god daughter is a “city baby”, she was born and lives in downtown Toronto. Their house is on a main street and as such they rely on public transit to get around day to day. Along the street in front of their house goes the main East / West “Streetcar” (or “Trolley” as some people cal...
By: vanweb

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:53:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bionic-Barbie-aka-shoulder-replacement-surgery/
Bionic Barbie a.k.a. "shoulder replacement surgery" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/0UB6/GYN8ZADS/FN80UB6GYN8ZADS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/0UB6/GYN8ZADS/FN80UB6GYN8ZADS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/0UB6/GYN8ZADS/FN80UB6GYN8ZADS.SMALL.jpg bigern00 Let's face it.  Barbie is getting up there.  As she got older at our house, being passed from my wife to our daughter, her age really began to show.  Today my daughter was playing with Barbie and the arm broke off in her hand; she started crying as she stared at the dismembered doll. This Instructa...
By: bigern00

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